I've experienced one-sided weakness and numbness and tingling on one side. It didn't happen until I was on the med for 3-4 yrs, so it took me a while to realize the med was to blame. It eased up after I quit the med.

I am taking Prozac and am having the same problem. I was a little worried when I saw an article on the internet that about an increased number of strokes among people who take SSRI's. I quit taking them two days ago. I plan to go to my doctor and ask for something else.

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Originally Posted by Bryan22

Anybody ever experience a mild weakness on one side of the body when they take their meds? Am I the only one?

I am taking Prozac and am having the same problem. I was a little worried when I saw an article on the internet that about an increased number of strokes among people who take SSRI's. I quit taking them two days ago. I plan to go to my doctor and ask for something else.

i hope you tapered off, and didn't just quit -- ask your doctor how to taper off it ... one should never "just quit" most ADs, esp. the SSRIs ...

jb

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Thanks for your concern, but, Yes, I "just quit", I think some people have more problems than others quitting AD's, about 2 years ago I quit Zoloft cold turkey, never a problem. Also haven't had a problem since I quit Prozac cold turkey. If one has a choice, percieved or not, of having a stroke or quitting a medication I think, atleast I hope, they ultimately choose what they feel is the best option for themselves, which I did. Because in the end, your health is your own responsibility don't ya think?
As for asking your doctor, my doctor is useless, I may as well have my own prescription pad. It would be safer. I could give many examples of this, but just take my word for it.